Esoteric K 05 X - Esoteric N 05 XD


I have an Esoteric K 05 X CD player that I would like to keep as a CD case and I would like to connect it as precisely as possible to the Esoteric N 05 xd. What connection would achieve the best possible sound quality?

rolee910

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I can output via the line-level XLR outputs of the K 05x, but then the signal goes through the K 05x's own D/A converter, not the newer N 05 xd, is my theory correct?

https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/k-05x/feature

 

The device has digital outputs as shown in the picture. USB-B is only available as an input on the K 05X.